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Faceted+Altered Bowls with Dwayne Sackey

Join Dwayne as he delves into faceting, altering, and decorating tea bowls (intermediate potters)

From 155 US dollars
Clayroom Oakland

Service Description

We are so excited to welcome Dwayne Sackey to Clayroom for a one-day workshop! Join Dwayne as he delves into faceting, altering, and decorating tea bowls. Materials, glazes, and firing are included with registration. FREE artist talk: Saturday, August 9 from 10:30-11AM at the Clayroom San Mateo Studio Workshop: Sunday, August 10 from 11 AM to 6 PM (with 1 hour lunch break) at the Clayroom Oakland Studio This workshop is geared towards those who throw at an intermediate level. As potters, we spend our first years on the wheel trying to throw forms that are uniform. Ironically, the better we get at doing so, the more we yearn for the dynamism of irregularity, for something that has a sense of movement. This hands-on workshop will explore how to capture the rhythm of the wheel within your forms, and how to use it to bring gesture and movement to your pieces even when the wheel stops spinning. Students will learn how to throw, shape, and alter their forms in one fluid process, and how Dwayne uses faceting as a tool for gesture and rhythm. Off the wheel, Dwayne will also cover how he approaches surfaces, applying thick porcelain slip to create a more expressive surface texture. Finishing considerations for faceted and textured work will be discussed, and there will be time allotted for a Q&A session and general group discussion.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request.​ Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Friday: 10AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-7PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)


Contact Details

  • 4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA

    Oakland@clayroomsf.com


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